parson

noun
UK: /ˈpɑːrsən/
US: /ˈpɑːrsən/

  1. A member of the clergy, especially in the Church of England; a priest or minister.

    1. The parson led the Sunday service well.
    2. The new parson quickly became a pillar of the community due to his charity work.

Synonyms

minister rector priest vicar clergyman

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "parson" is /ˈpɑːrsən/ in British English and /ˈpɑːrsən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "parson": minister, rector, priest, vicar, clergyman.

Example usage of "parson": "The parson led the Sunday service well.". More examples on the page.